“I’ve had a good conversation with Mark and I’ve offered him a two year extension to his current contract. That would be a three-year deal in total and I’m hoping that I’ll have some good news on him in the next few days,” he said.

However, Mark Miskimmin has been moved on despite hitting form near the end of the season.

“Mark came to the club with a big reputation but he didn’t reach the hype that he had at Linfield,” said Hamilton.

“Our budget has had to be cut drastically and I had to take everything into account. People had to make way and Misky was one of our highest paid players so he’s gone. I wish him all the best though.”

Andrew Mitchell, Kris Lindsay, Ciaran Doherty, Niall Henderson and Andy Coleman are also contracted to remain at the club next season whilst Hamilton will be discussing contracts with Jay Magee, Jonny Magee, Peter McCann, Matty Burrows and Davey O’Hare in the next few days.